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CityCouncil | 2016-05-17 | 16 | permit program; the Citywide Transportation Study has a parking element; the need for more parking permit programs can be determined through the course of the Citywide Transportation Study. Mayor Spencer inquired if the proposed changes are the best way to address these issues. The City Manager responded the issue could be brought back on June 7th with the first set of changes to see how the program works; stated the City is meeting with residents and can talk to staff about the issues. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the issue can come back to Council with the Public Works report and the Transportation Master Plan; he would like to see what is going on with Harbor Bay highlighted with the overall transportation demand management program. Councilmember Daysog stated his concern is that the Citywide Transportation Plan is currently 3 months into an 18 month process; he is looking to staff to think about countermeasures if the plan needs to be scaled down. Mayor Spencer stated she would like to hear from the community. Councilmember Daysog stated Taylor Avenue was raised for illustrative purposes; success might spur others in the area to want the parking permit program; he would like staff to contemplate the countermeasures to deal with that possibility. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Daysog, Oddie, Ezzy Ashcraft and Matarrese - 4. Noes: Mayor Spencer - 1. (16-257) Consider Reforming the Council Review Process of Planning Board Decisions. (Councilmember Oddie) Councilmember Oddie summarized his referral for the public. Stated the process does a disservice to businesses; she would like to discuss the process and possibly change it; asked that the Call for Review process occurs on a project basis, not a political or personal basis; inquired if Council reviews the Planning Board meeting minutes and videos before calling an item for review; stated any person can appeal a decision yet they have to pay a fee; suggested the fee come out of the Council budget: Kari Thompson, Chamber of Commerce. Stated the Call for Review process is a way to establish checks and balances; he is asking for an open dialog to improve the process: Michael McDonough, Chamber of Commerce. Stated implementing the new policy will create an unnecessary expense of the City's Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 17, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-05-17.pdf |